REVIEW: What’s Not To Love?
…well, besides the talkers in the first set.
Anytime you hear “Spring 77” and “MOTB” in the same breath, you know your day has just improved. The only
other source, another AUD, is outstanding but the MOTB folks have kicked it up a notch here. Great work for a
great show. Typical Spring 77 performance w/ yet another roof being blown off. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it
again: we are some spoiled kids around here.

REVIEW: Love this tape
Great show. Estimated Prophet all the way.

REVIEW: Thank you!
Love this version of China Doll. Great recording!

REVIEW: LA
too bad no soundboards exists- great show!

REVIEW: LA slay
Grate show. Grate setlist. Nice 2nd set.

REVIEW: Fabulous Forum
Man, this is a totally killer show. First of all, let me just say that in my opinion this has got to be one of the very,
very best 77’s (which I know is no small claim). First set is quality (e.g., FOTD, Music), but not suprisingly it is
the second set that is really spectacular. Highlights include Estimated>Eyes, Franklin’s(the transition from
Playin’ is killer) and a Cornell-esqe NFA (albiet with a slightly faster tempo). Lots and lots of other great stuff to
enjoy as well!!

REVIEW: Underrated
I think that alot of people forget about this show becuase it is only circulating as an aud, however this is a very
high quality recording. Lazy Lightning>Supplication was the highlight of the first set for me which was solid
77′. the second set is where this show really shines. Estimated>eyes is great, as well is the
terrapin>playin>franklins. Finally china doll>NFA>playin finishes the show in fantastic fashion.

REVIEW: 40 years upon my head,,,
Wuz always jealous of those west coast 77’s..I had/have this on a maxel, sounds so much better here, nicely
done..Band tight, versions tighter..China Doll…CommAhhhnn…Saweet! Fair thee well my friends!

REVIEW: Great sound quality for audience recording
This is a delight to listen to. My ears are very happy, as they were anticipating a lower quality AUD recording.
However, this is impressive audio. Magical version of Eyes of the World.

REVIEW: great set good tape
two full song sequences in set 2, the segues in the second one are fucking ridiculous. garcia is in full flight for a
big chunk of this one

* What is the “Mouth of the Beast”?
If you have ever listened to live recordings you will probably have noticed that not all recordings have the same
quality. It all depends on the gear used, the location of the mics and of course the band’s groove. Back behind
the soundboard, the taper section was not the ideal location for recording. And those crisp soundboard tapes,
they leave out the full experience of the show. The missing sound is the dynamics of being up close to the stage
while the band performed. Up front, dead center in the first fifteen rows is where “the sound” was ideal. The
tapers knew this was the spot. They braved security and the bands’ roadies to make these tapes. This project has
been started to preserve, archive and distribute these rare recordings. This project is for the fans — who want to
experience recordings made in the “Mouth of the Beast”. We refer to this project as MOTB.

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